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This isn't correct in my experience. Interviewers do typically insist on more than simply being able to write code and it is common for them to try to hire some
by slurgfest 15y ago
This isn't correct in my experience. Interviewers do typically insist on more than simply being able to write code and it is common for them to try to hire someone who groks as much of their stack and codebase as possible from day one.
edit: but maybe it is not the same in Silicon Valley?
- rhizome 15y agoAmong CS-led technical departments, this does tend to hold in my experience. Like seeks like, and as much lip service is paid to meritocracy the language and motivations of the industry are largely driven by those who have paid their dues to the ivory tower.